by Whitney | Oct 15, 2018 | Featured
Last time we talked about answering the question so many parents ask, “When should I start my child in piano lessons?” You can read more about my answer here. Today I want to delve into another of these questions I hear from family/friends all the time.... 
by Spring | Oct 9, 2018 | 4 D's, Develop, Featured, Tuesday Teaching Tactic
The weeks are flying by and it’s time for our thirteenth Tuesday Teaching Tactic! Our tip for this week is to take a step back. As teachers who want to help our students succeed, we often jump in right when they hit a challenge. But, sometimes our students... 
by Spring | Oct 4, 2018 | 4 D's, Develop, Featured
(To catch up on this series, see Parts 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5) What would adult students say is their favorite thing about lessons? Here’s what these students told me: I love how Ginger ends that, “it makes me proud!” It’s amazing that now she can be... 
by Spring | Sep 27, 2018 | 4 D's, Develop, Featured
(To catch up on this series see Parts 1, 2, 3, and 4) So far, we’ve talked a lot about what adults are looking for within the lesson time and for their personal fulfillment playing piano at home. But there’s also a social aspect here for many adults.... 
by Spring | Sep 25, 2018 | 4 D's, Develop, Featured, Tuesday Teaching Tactic
“Was that right?” “Where do my hands go?” “Is this the right note?” Our students can ask a lot of questions. But who answers those questions when they’re trying to practice at home? If they don’t have a parent who can... 
by Spring | Sep 20, 2018 | 4 D's, Develop, Featured
(To catch up on this series see Parts 1, 2, and 3) Last week we heard from adult students about what they see as a successful lesson. Next, I wanted to look at the bigger picture. What are their overall goals in piano? If we are teaching to different goals than our...